November 18, 6:00 P.M. Demo and Dine: A Taste of Romy Gill’s India
November 18, 2024 06:00 PM
A Cooking Demonstration and Tasting from the Celebrated U.K. Chef and Television Personality
25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
U.K.-based celebrity chef Romy Gill has gained an international following for her accessible and innovative approach to Indian cuisine. From appearances on television shows, radio programs, and beloved cookbooks including Zaika – Vegan Recipes from India and On The Himalayan Trail, Gill has established herself as a prominent figure in the culinary world, with her commitment to showcasing India’s vibrant culinary heritage. Her latest book, Romy Gill’s India is her most personal account of recipes thus far. Through ancestral kitchens in the Bengal and Punjab region, Gill shares her version of Indian home cooking. Join Gill at Platform for a demonstration and tasting of dishes from Romy Gill’s India that will take participants through a culinary journey of the flavors that defined her childhood.
Copies of Romy Gill’s India are available for purchase with tickets and at the event from our friends as Kitchen Arts & Letters.
General Admission: $95 | $130 with a copy of Romy Gill’s India by Romy Gill
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Paneer Pakoras with Mint and Coriander Chutney
Gluten free and vegetarian
Kumro > Stir-Fried Spiced Pumpkin
Gluten free and vegan
Lauki Chana Dal > Zucchini with Chana Dal
Gluten free and vegetarian; contains alliums and dairy
Gobi Paratha > Cauliflower-Stuffed Flatbread
Vegan; contains gluten
Fruit Cake
Contains dairy, gluten, and nuts
Moondara Pet Nat Chardonnay NV
Forsteiter Gruner Veltliner 2021
Micro-Cosme Grenache-Pinot Noir 2023
About Romy Gill:
Romy Gill is a celebrity and renowned Indian chef, food and travel writer, and broadcaster based in the south-west of England. With a passion for culinary excellence, she first gained recognition as the owner and head chef at Romy's Kitchen.
As a highly sought-after TV chef, Gill has captivated audiences on various television programs including BBC1's Ready Steady Cook and NBC's The Today Show.
She regularly shares her culinary insights through platforms such as BBC Food, The Telegraph, and The Sunday Times. Her expertise has been featured in national and international publications, including Savuer, The New York Times, and Food 52.
Gill’s passion for sharing her love of Indian cuisine extends to her acclaimed cookbooks. In September 2019, she released her debut cookbook, Zaika – Vegan Recipes from India, which captivated readers with its innovative and flavourful plant-based recipes. Building on this success, Gill’s second book, On The Himalayan Trail, was published to wide acclaim in spring of 2022. Her newest book, Romy Gill’s India is set to be released in September 2024.
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